Pros

Has everything you could need in an SUV.

Cons

Uses a lot of gas.

25

I Absolutely Love It! —
Is tough in the snow and great on back roads. Lots of space with extra storage in the back under the floor. Seats up to five people. Heated seats which is a major plus in the winter. Plus it has a sun roof.

Pros

heated seats, 3rd row, fold away 3rd row for more cargo space.

Cons

High mantanance cost, faulty sensors

25

Good For Traveling —
This vehicle was good for it's gas economy, comfort, and power. handling was good not the best brakes were great. ABS was a little sketchy when you really needed to stop. the dash had a very unique look to it gave it class.

Pros

I've been very impressed with the low interior noise level in this vehicle. Very little wind, tire and road noise. It seems like a lot of thought went into planning convenient storage nooks and good ergonomics in the Santa Fe. I still associate the Hyundai brand with cheap little - not very good - cars. So far, this Hyundai has impressed me as a solid built, good quality SUV.

Cons

Resale value will probably not be as strong as Toyota and Honda, but that was not a primary consideration in this purchase.

45

Hey... It's A Hyundai... And I Like It! —
We were needing to replace a 10 year old station wagon. I really wanted a TDI VW Sportwagen, but found them to be out of our price range. I had never really thought about a Hyundai Santa Fe as a possible replacement, but upon looking at a few, really started liking them. It really has all the practical passenger / cargo attributes we liked about our old station wagon without being a STATION WAGON. Not to mention the fact that there were lots more Hyundai Santa Fe's floating around on the used market than there were used TDI VW Sportwagens that were within our used car budget.
Upon doing some internet looking on Car Gurus (and others) I determined that a 2007-2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited with a V6 was what I wanted. While certainly no powerhouse SUV, it is plenty adequate as a daily driver, grocery-getter, all around all purpose vehicle. We have been very impressed with the build quality, low noise levels at highway speeds and overall feel of the vehicle. Steering is light, but predictable, and there is not a lot of bouncy, swaying sensation while driving as I remember from SUVs of the past.
If you are in need of a good all purpose family vehicle - don't dismiss the Santa Fe's just because of a perceived negative impression of the Hyundai name. I'm sure surprised after having actually driven one. There are a ton of these out there for sale, so be picky like I was and find a good clean one with the equipment you want. And, now since the new 2013 Santa Fe's are out (new body style) this generation 2007-2012 should be even more affordable and available as current owners trade them in on a new one.

Pros

Performance is really great, storage (it's all over), interior room, and the warranty is impressive especially when you consider the first 5 years INCLUDES Roadside coverage.

Cons

Rear seats (in my 5 passanger model) do not fold down FLAT.

35

Surprising Quality And Driveability —
I once said "I would never buy a Hyundai". But the new design of the 2007 is very impressive. I just put the first 2000 miles on the car and I am more impressed then ever. 24.5 mpg, comfortable, reasonably responsive in pick-up, corners and just about anything else. But overall give you MUCH more than you might expect of a vehicle in this price range. Right now it's a WOW! Hopefully it will be the same at 50,000 miles and more.

Pros

sucks

Cons

everything

535

Uh —
Never buy a hyundai, is what I learned when I got this vehicle. It did not
even have 17000 miles and it would stall out while driving. It was very
boring, as far as gadgets and cool stuff. Overall dissatisfied.

Pros

bang for the buck

35

Go Get One —
our santa fe was great my dad has it now and bought a 2010 last night sothere you are.....fuel consoption is reasonable 10.5L average city, highway
3500lbs towing the awd worked great for all the years we had it just a 20 min. repare on the stabilizer link arms was the only problem....

Pros

nice

Cons

storage in back can be bigger.

255

Liked It Better Than The Previous Model —
Nicer than the previous -2005 Models. more space and very smooth, same engine as 2006 azera. the 2005 model was too smal (knees against dash), 2005 model had 4wd that was very noisy. did not like the back door either.

Pros

Good value, comfortable ride, powerful engine.

Cons

Poor MPG, soft brakes, questionable styling

25

A Lot Of Suv For The Money —
When we first settled on the Santa Fe I didn't love the look of it, but it's grown on me over the years. The interior is comfortable and looks good. I did like the 3.3L V6 as soon as I test drove it. I find the brakes a little soft, but I have no complaints about the handling, and we've had no major issues in 5 years and 63k miles.

Pros

All the options, roomy interior, sleek look, durable interior.

Cons

Engine not built to last, slow acceleration.

45

Middle Road Suv —
It's a nice car for families, it has a smooth ride, it's spacey, and has some great options. However, the engine isn't so top of the line. We've had the car for over a year, and put quite a few miles on it, but it lost it's new car feel quite fast.

Pros

realible

Cons

none

45

Excellent Car —
THis santa Fe is really good. I am happy with it. not overcrowded with all the buttons that american cars have. Fuel economy is good.
Really easy vechile to drive and fun to drive. Glad I bought the santa fe

Reviews From Other Years

Good Vehicle For A Small Family!By JohnMohr

Great size for a small family. Love the look and the interior is very comfortable. The main issue is the roof rack is not very practical.
This is my third Santa Fe, I just really like these vehicles ...
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Good Family Sport Ute.By Marlow212

Car has a nice ride, but throttle response is delayed from a stop. It is equipped with the panoramic roof and I don't like that if you tilt the roof open, when you close it, the sun shade slides all t...
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The Best Suv I Ever OwnedBy pizzadoc

free oil changes, washes. Henderson Hyundai is the best. Service is prompt ,knowledgeable , can you believe it HONEST. every thing about this car is enjoyable, from the comfy seat to the HEATED STEERI...
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Love!!!! Great On Gas.By Jmurphy77

I absolutely LOVE this vehicle. It is great on gas and is very reliable and awesome features. Hyundai has one of the best warranties and their customer service is amazing. I would recommend this the S...
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Sad That The One Bad Thing Outweighs All The Good. Update!By cagib

In general I love the (2012) car, but the fact that it is seriously underpowered is making me trade it in. There simply is no power!! I have the 2.4L AWD automatic transmission model and there is sim...
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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited FwdBy mulalleyc

We have enjoyed this car. It has been reliable with low maintenance costs and good gas mileage (averaging ~24mpg) with primarily 'in town' driving. It has good interior room for our family of 4 with a...
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Great Car - Inside And OutBy rseiwald

I just love this car and would recommend it to anyone looking for a mid-priced crossover SUV. The warranty is great and has had no major mechanical issues. I've driven this car across the country to...
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A Great Vehicle To Own And Drive -- Comfortable, Good Fuel Economy And No Service Related IssuesBy lexmed

Despite that the vehicle had one minor accident, which I checked out well prior to my purchase, this car has proven just as reliable as the three Honda Odyssey vans I have owned...would definitely buy...
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The All ArounderBy hoppy71

great all around and cant beat the cargo layout. Lots of amenities Fun for the whole family and especially the driver! I would suggest this car for the utilitarian as well as the driving enthusiast. ...
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